#GlobalRatesStayHigh

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Global rate expectations are turning hawkish again. On Sept 18, the BOJ voted 7-2 to hike 25bp to 1.25%, its highest rate since 1995, and signaled more tightening if its outlook holds. Yet the yen weakened past 157 per dollar as the move was priced in. The BOE held at 3.75% by 6-3, with three members backing an immediate hike to 4% as energy costs threaten inflation. Will further BOJ hikes unwind yen carry trades and pressure long bonds, US stocks and BTC?